Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

Demand Volatility Remains Top Concern of Supply Chain Management, Survey Says

December 14, 2012

Demand uncertainty is far and away still the top concern of supply chain mangers, according to a survey by LifeWork Search, an employee recruitment firm. Eighteen percent felt inventory surplus was the top concern, 12 percent voted for inventory shortage, while 8 percent believe lead times are the top holiday concern, and 3 percent chose "other".

Global Partnership Created to Harmonize Sustainability Programs

December 13, 2012

Consumer Goods Forum

Two industry groups have joined to fill the need for a globally harmonized approach to measure and communicate product lifecycles. The Consumer Goods Forum, a global network of more than 400 retailers, manufacturers, service providers and other stakeholders, has partnered with The Sustainability Consortium, which is dedicated to developing science and integrated tools to support informed decision making for product sustainability across the consumer goods industry.

A CPG Giant Aims for Sustainability in Its Global Supply Chain

December 12, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

A conversation with Pier Luigi Sigismondi, chief supply chain officer of Unilever

Heineken Launches Effort to Reduce Water Used in Brewing Process, Cut Carbon Footprint

December 6, 2012

Inside Supply Management

Heineken recently announced new sustainability targets, stating that it aims to reduce the amount of water used in the brewing process to 3.7 hectoliters (hl) of water per hectoliters of beer produced by 2020, compared to 5.1 hl in 2008 (approximately 98 gallons by 2020, compared to approximately 135 gallons in 2008).

Consumers' Concern About Product Safety Impacts Manufacturers' Supply Chains

December 3, 2012

Underwriters Laboratories

A survey that examines manufacturer and consumer perceptions about how products are made, sold, bought and consumed reveals a focus on quality, supply chains that are more transparent than ever but a decline in overall optimism, according to Underwriters Laboratories.

Study Finds Growing Recognition Among Consumers of Their Buying Habits on Environment

November 30, 2012

Environmental Leader

Two thirds of consumers in six countries recognize the need to consume less and purchase products that are good for the environment and society, according to an online survey.

Why Sustainability Is Free

November 30, 2012

Dale Rogers, Professor, Logistics & SCM, Rutgers

Less Is More: Office Depot Cuts Supply Chain Waste

November 30, 2012

Brent Beabout, Sr. Vice President, Supply Chain, Office Depot

Pack on Someone Your Own Size!

November 30, 2012

Hanko Kiessner, CEO, Packsize International LLC

The New Mission of the Sustainable Supply Chain Foundation

November 30, 2012

Richard Bank & Lisa Harrington, Directors, Sustainable Supply Chain Foundation

Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions for sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) and their impact on supply chain management. New customer expectations for green and ethical products and practices are transforming the way companies do business — and requiring more supply chain transparency than ever before. As solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are leveraging sustainability and CSR to stay ahead of the competition in their industries.